Vanessa Silberman

Vanessa grew up living in between the San Francisco Bay Area and Kauai, Hawaii. In 1994 she was one of 102 finalists out of 150,000 entries submitted in the United States Postal Service contest for youngsters to design a new environmental postage stamp.[https://www.apnews.com/25c003d15829bb897c2cbc99e0645a22/ Semifinalists in Stamp Design Contest Listed]", Apnews.com, Oct. 20th, 1994.

Between 2015 and 2020 Vanessa toured the country [https://www.cityweekly.net/utah/live-music-picks-feb-28-mar-5/Content?oid=13084078/ Live Music Picks: Feb. 28-Mar. 5], Cityweekly.net, Feb. 27th, 2019. and played well over 800 shows.[http://richmondstandard.com/2017/07/31/vanessa-silberman-set-for-hourlong-show-at-kaleidoscope-coffee// Feature: Vanessa Silberman set for hourlong show at Kaleidoscope Coffee], Richmondstandard.com, July 31st, 2017.

Audiofemme.com named Vanessa one of the hardest working DIY bands of 2019, 2018 [https://www.audiofemme.com/af-2018-in-review-hardest-working-diy-bands-on-tour-in-2018/ AF 2018 IN REVIEW: Hardest Working DIY Bands on Tour in 2018], Audiofemme.com, Jan. 1st, 2019. & 2017 as she played over 200 shows.[http://www.audiofemme.com/af-2017-hardest-working-diy-bands// AF 2017 IN REVIEW: Hardest Working DIY Bands on Tour in 2017], Audiofemme.com, Dec. 30th, 2017.

On Feb. 12th, 2021 Vanessa released the single 'My Love', which was compared to synth pop artist chvrches and electronic pop act Sylvan Esso by Earmilk[https://earmilk.com/2021/02/12/vanessa-silberman-reminds-us-just-how-beautiful-affection-can-be-with-my-love/ Vanessa Silberman reminds us just how beautiful affection can be with "My Love"], Earmilk.com, Feb 15th, 2021. which showcased a new music direction.

Throughout 2020, Vanessa released 7 self-produced singles, starting with her first single 'Who We Are' which showcases her staple positive and uplifting lyrics.[https://parade.com/1003734/laurawhitmore/vanessa-silberman-who-we-are/ Vanessa Silberman Encourages All of Us to Celebrate 'Who We Are' ], Parade.com, March 4th, 2020. Her 4th single 'Hey All' talking about topics such as equal rights [http://www.populartv.com/music/popularplay-vanessa-silberman/ #POPULARPLAY: VANESSA SILBERMAN], Popularity.com, June 9th, 2020. She was also the first artist to ever livestream for the entire company staff at IHeartRadio's New York headquarters.

Vanessa collaborates and plays with drummer/actor Ryan Carnes whose vocals can also be heard on numerous singles, including 'My Love' and 'Written in the stars'.[https://www.thevinyldistrict.com/storefront/2020/07/tvd-premiere-vanessa-silberman-written-in-the-stars/ TVD Premiere: Vanessa Silberman, "Written in the Stars"], Thevinyldistrict.com, July 2nd, 2020.

In November 2022 Vanessa and Ryan launched their band LOVECOLOR and on Feb 2nd, 2023 premiered their song 'Dangerous' Produced, Recorded and Mastered by Vanessa,

Co-Produced by Ryan and Mixed by Andrew Dawson (Jay Z, Fun., Phantogram & Kayne West).[https://beatsperminute.com/lovecolor-revel-in-the-danceable-synth-rapture-of-their-debut-single-dangerous-bpm-premiere/ LOVECOLOR REVEL IN THE DANCEABLE SYNTH RAPTURE OF THEIR DEBUT SINGLE “DANGEROUS” [BPM PREMIERE]], Beatsperminute.com, Feb. 42nd, 2023.

On October 12, 2014, Silberman played solo and opened up for Alkaline Trio at the Troubadour as part of their Past Live tour.

On July 21, 2015, Silberman released her first solo single 'Think Tank (Feat. Derek Jordan)' on iTunes via A Diamond Heart Production and performed at Alt 98.7FM Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival on September 26, 2015.

Silberman did her first solo US tour in October and November 2015 [http://www.fortstocktonpioneer.com/arts_and_entertainment/article_a3f9d8e4-679c-11e5-971f-3f9bba4f5cff.html/ Feature: LA songwriter at Garage], Fortstocktonpioneer.com, September 30, 2015. and released her second single "I Know (feat. Super Black Market)" on December 22.

A third single "American Folk Rock" was released on February 14 and supported with a 39-day solo U.S. tour. "Awake & Feeling", Silberman's 4th single, was released on July 15 and followed up with a 52-date Shine solo tour[http://www.jackcentral.org/features/positivity-empowerment-and-rock-n-roll/article_ef9727b4-792c-11e6-bace-3fa2a7c9d51c.html/ Positivity, empowerment, and Rock ‘n’ Roll'], Jackcentral.org, September 20, 2016. across the U.S.

Silberman released her debut self-produced and self-titled EP on October 7.[http://www.thevinyldistrict.com/storefront/2016/09/vanessa-silberman-the-tvd-first-date-and-premiere-american-folk-rock/ Vanessa Silberman, The TVD First Date, and Premiere, "American Folk Rock"], thevinyldistrict.com, Sept. 30th, 2016. which contains her previous singles and another new song, "Shine".

Silberman appeared live on television on Fresno's KMPH-TV[http://kmph-kfre.com/great-day/festive-friday/festive-friday-102816-the-love-dimension/ Festive Friday, 10/28/16 - The Love Dimension], http://kmph-kfre.com, Oct. 28th, 2016. Fox26 'Festive Friday' morning show on Oct. 28th 2016 with Jimmy Dias of The Love Dimension to promote their upcoming joint tour as well as again performing Silberman's songs on Friday, April 7, 2017, to kick off their U.S. tour.

In March 2017 Silberman did an East Coast touring featuring drummer Reed Mullin of Corrosion of Conformity and producer/musician Mikel Ross.[http://thebluebanner.net/musician-vanessa-silberman-brings-her-experimental-sound-to-asheville/ Feature: Musician Vanessa Silberman brings her experimental sound to Asheville], Thebluebanner.net, Mar. 1st, 2017. And again in July 2017 Silberman did another tour with Mullin and Ross up the West Coast backing her as the Vanessa Silberman Band with Boston's 38th annual Rock 'n' Roll Rumble winner Carissa Johnson opening up.[http://www.davisenterprise.com/arts/women-to-rock-it-at-the-melon-ball/ Feature: Women to rock it at The Melon Ball], Hellhoundmusic.com, July 31st, 2017.

Silberman, Mullin and Ross debuted 'OK' a single they recorded together under the Vanessa Silberman Band on The Goddamn Dave Hill (comedian) show on the free-form radio station WFMU 91.1FM[http://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/79073// 'The Goddamn Dave Hill Show: Playlist from May 14, 2018'], Wfmu.org, May 14th, 2018. New York, NY on May 14, 2018. Silberman, Mullin and Ross all met working on the Teenage Time Killers Record at Studio 606, the Foo Fighters Recording Studio where Silberman was an in-house assistant engineer.

In June and July 2017 Vanessa played 3 dates on the final Vans Warped Tour and released a new song on June 29 called "Outswimming Sharks" which was a recording collaboration with guitarist and producer Ken Susi of metal band Unearth. The single's video premiered on New Noise Magazine on July 13, 2017.[https://newnoisemagazine.com/tag/vanessa-silberman/ 'Video Premiere: Vanessa Silberman – "Outswimming Sharks"'], https://newnoisemagazine.com, July 13th, 2017.

Vanessa did a touring & recording artist series with Apple where she spoke and performed at their San Francisco Union Square store through the winter of 2018–2019. She also performed at the NAMM Show in 2019.

She released 3 singles and 2 videos from her EP 'Brighter in Bloom' (released on Sept. 20th on her label A Diamond Heart Production), 'I Got a Reason'[http://www.thewimn.com/vanessa-silberman-premieres-the-video-for-her-new-single-i-got-a-reason// Vanessa Silberman Premieres The Video For Her New Single ‘I Got A Reason’], thewimn.com, May 29th, 2019. on May 10 and 'Love'[http://www.yaylamag.com/track-premiere-vanessa-silberman-love/'Track Premiere: Vanessa Silberman Believes in "Love"'], yaylamag.com, June 19th, 2019 on June 21. The music video for 'Don't', a song Vanessa is known for playing live was premiered by Audiofemme on Nov. 15th 2019.[https://www.audiofemme.com/rsvp-here-vanessa-silberman-plays-the-broadway-premieres-dont-music-video/'Vanessa Silberman plays The Broadway & Premieres ‘Don't’ Music Video'], audiofemme.com, Nov. 15th, 2019 'Love' and 'Don't' have both been played on Rodney Bingenheimer's Under Ground Garage show.

Silberman contributed rap style vocals to Kidforce's STFU,[http://www.hellhoundmusic.com/kidforce-releases-track-stfu-feat-vanessa-silberman-of-diamonds-under-fire/ Feature: KIDFORCE releases track ‘STFU’ feat. Vanessa Silberman of Diamonds Under Fire], Hellhoundmusic.com, Aug. 3rd, 2014. a track off of his Deathpop EP.

In 2013 Silberman established A Diamond Heart Production,[http://www.underthegunreview.net/tag/a-diamond-heart-production/ Repeater Feature "Lonely"]", Underthegunreview.net, Oct. 28th, 2014. an artist development label, music and publishing company. She has managed, developed and produced several acts, and the imprint has released over 55 releases. (Down and Outlaws album Above Snakes on July 8, 2016, Repeater's self-titled album on November 18, 2013[http://www.buzzbands.la/2014/12/10/video-repeater-lonely/ "Repeater 'Lonely' Video"], Buzzbands.la, Oct. 12th, 2014. and The Love Dimension).[http://www.jackcentral.org/features/positivity-empowerment-and-rock-n-roll/article_ef9727b4-792c-11e6-bace-3fa2a7c9d51c.html/ Positivity, empowerment and Rock ‘n’ Roll - The extraordinary life and impact of Vanessa Silberman]", Jackcentral.org, Sept. 20th 2016.

Vanessa has also spoken on panels, at events and schools about artist development including Girl Power! Music Conference,[http://www.thewimn.com/kerry-fiero-takes-it-to-the-next-level-with-girl-power-women-working-in-the-music-industry-conference/ Kerry Fiero Takes It To The Next Level With Girl Power! Women Working In The Music Industry Conference]", thewimn.com, May 8th, 2019. SAE, School of Rock, SoundGirls.[https://www.prosoundweb.com/channels/av/soundgirls-presenting-two-educational-opportunities-in-la-in-april/ SoundGirls Presenting Two Educational Opportunities In LA In April]", prosoundweb.com, April 9th, 2018. In 2018 & 2019 she spoke and did a series at Today at Apple in Union Square, San Francisco.

Diamonds Under Fire.[https://www.npr.org/buckets/music/women/artist.php?artistId=144/ Vanessa Silberman aka Diamonds Under Fire]", Npr.org was an alternative rock grunge[http://www.freeindie.com/post/17267268348/diamonds-under-fire/ Feature: "Diamonds Under Fire - Grunge Chic"]", Freeindie.com, Feb. 8th, 2012. band established in 2002 by Silberman when she was in her teens. The Band has released a Single,[http://www.buzzbands.la/2012/07/16/ears-wide-open-diamonds-under-fire/ 'Sunshine' Feature], "Buzzbands.la", July 16th, 2012 4 Demo / EP's,[http://lamusicblog.com/2013/12/video/diamonds-under-fire-premiere-new-music-video/ 'Everything Fades to Red (Kidforce Edit)' Video Premiere], "Lamusicblog.com", 20th Dec. 2013 2 CD's and 3 Official Music videos as well as toured the US,[http://www.dailyutahchronicle.com/arts/diamonds-to-shine-in-slc-1.2146646 Feature: Diamonds To Shine in SLC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101230125046/http://www.dailyutahchronicle.com/arts/diamonds-to-shine-in-slc-1.2146646 |date=2010-12-30 }}, Dailyutahchronicle.com, Feb. 10th, 2010. Canada[http://staging.toromagazine.com/music/in-pictures/gallery/5a1c8f32-3fa7-0564-496d-5cb3f1e36d27/uh-huh-her/index.html?galleryPage=2/ 'Toro Magazine | Diamonds Under Fire Photo Feature from Mod Club show'], "Toromagazine.com", May 11th, 2011 and played the UK. Diamonds Under Fire also opened up and supported Uh Huh Her (band) on their second major tour for numerous in 2011 through the U.S and Canadian.

Vanessa is vegan and straight edge.[https://www.timesheraldonline.com/2017/07/05/july-6-vallejo-aampe-source-vegan-vanessa-ventures-into-vallejo/ Vegan Vanessa Ventures into Vallejo]", Timesheraldonline.com, July 6th, 2017.

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• [http://www.vanessasilbermanofficial.com Official Vanessa Silberman Website]
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• [http://www.allmusic.com/vanessasilberman Vanessa Silberman] on Allmusic.com

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